The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1567 No Need Be Hasty

Roxanne couldn't help but feel a little discouraged after failing to establish contact with any satisfactory medicinal herb supplier after making calls for the entire afternoon.

She had contacted almost all of the medicinal herb suppliers that had previously collaborated with the research institute.

If I can't find an up-to-par partner, my only choice will be to put more effort into sealing the deal with Jack. In that case, the research institute will be in a disadvantageous position. Roxanne couldn't figure out any solution even as evening arrived. At that moment, Lucian called.

She recomposed herself before answering the phone.

"Are you getting off work now?" His voice was filled with concern.

Hearing his voice, Roxanne felt unbidden grievances surge within her. Still, she forced a chuckle as she didn't want to let her emotions show.

do today, so I can get off work anytime. What's the

tone. "I'll go and pick you up, then. Let's fetch the

she heard he was coming. A hint of anticipation crept into

worried he might discover her downheartedness when they met later, so she tried her best to

you leaving yet? Is the matter regarding the supply of

tense as before after she talked to Lucian on the

was further touched after

won't be able to provide me with much assistance since you just returned from overseas and lack connections. I'll have to trouble you to pay more attention

agreement before bidding Roxanne farewell. Then, she got off

informed her

saw Lucian leaning against the car and looking down at his phone, seemingly focused

grinned at the sight of him concentrating on his phone. She hastily approached him, making minimal noise in the process as she

exposed her mischief and caught her

pinched her chin, planted a kiss on her lips, and chirped, "I saw you the moment

and gentlemanly